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Head-to-head

Discord vs Azar

Discord 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Discord
Azar 4.3★ · Free + IAP 40

Discord is the better choice for established communities and reliable communication, while Azar is struggling with recent updates that have alienated its user base.

Full reviews: Discord · Azar

Discord, with a lifetime rating of 4.7 and over 3 million reviews, offers robust communication features for communities, despite recent bug reports. Azar, rated 4.3 with 100k reviews, faces significant backlash over recent updates that removed popular features and introduced paywalls, leading to a decline in user satisfaction.

Head to head

Features edge: DiscordR20R21R23R32
Discord Discord is praised for its comprehensive features for gaming and general communication, including text, voice, video, custom servers, channels, roles, bots, and screen sharing . Users appreciate its utility for talking with friends and building communities R20R23R32. However, some users express frustration over features being locked behind Nitro subscriptions, like custom emojis R21, or inconsistent access to server customization options . There are also requests for basic features like a server search bar on mobile .
Azar Azar's users are largely unhappy with recent feature changes, particularly the removal of random chat and live streaming in the US . Many miss the 'old facade' and previous versions of the app . Users also report issues with basic functionalities like adding photos and searching for friends by name or country .
Ease of Use edge: DiscordR3R5R9R11
Discord Discord is generally considered good for talking and gaming R11. However, a significant number of users report difficulties with account creation, login, and verification processes, including issues with email usage, phone number verification, and password resets R3R5R9R12. Some also find deleting accounts difficult .
Azar Azar's users find the app simple to use initially R71, but recent updates have made it less intuitive and enjoyable . The removal of random chat and the shift to invitation-based interactions have made the experience less fun and more restrictive .
Reliability edge: DiscordR1R2R4R8
Discord Discord users frequently report bugs and glitches, especially with video calls, camera orientation, and screen sharing R1R2R13R15. Other issues include notifications not clearing, inability to leave servers or block people, messages not loading , and being kicked off calls . Some users also mention account bans for unclear reasons R4R8.
Azar Azar users report connection problems and issues with the camera not turning on for some devices . A major concern is being charged for calls that don't go through or when the other person leaves quickly . Users also report being banned without clear reasons .
Price/Value edge: DiscordR21R36R61R71
Discord Discord is a free app with in-app purchases (IAP) like Nitro. Some paying subscribers are frustrated by the appearance of 'quests' or ads within the UI, feeling it's not transparent and they should be able to opt out R36. Others are annoyed that basic features like custom emojis are locked behind Nitro R21.
Azar Azar's recent updates have been heavily criticized for introducing paywalls and making almost every feature cost money R61R71R73. Users feel tricked into spending gems or money, even for calls that fail R71. There are complaints about automatic charges for subscriptions without clear warning R73. The app is seen as a 'money grab' that takes advantage of users .
Support tieR3R12R45R46
Discord Discord users report difficulties with account recovery and password resets, with support processes often leading to dead ends or requiring login to access support R3R12R46. Some also mention issues with reporting bugs, finding the process difficult . There are also concerns about scammers and hackers posing as Discord admin R45.
Azar Azar users report being banned without clear communication or a way to appeal . There are also concerns about the lack of moderation regarding underage users and indecent content .
Pick Discord if

Pick Discord if you are looking for a versatile communication platform for gaming, community building, and connecting with friends through text, voice, and video, and are willing to navigate occasional bugs and account login complexities R11R20R32.

Pick Azar if

Pick Azar if you are specifically looking for a video chat app to meet new people and are not deterred by recent negative updates, paywalls, or the removal of features like random chat and live streaming .

Evidence note: Azar's reviews are heavily skewed by recent negative updates, making it difficult to assess its pre-update performance. Many positive reviews for Azar are very short and generic, offering little specific insight.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for video calls?
Discord is generally better for video calls, despite users reporting frequent bugs with camera orientation, screen sharing, and glitches during calls R1R13R15R28. Azar users have reported camera issues on specific devices and being charged for calls that don't connect .
Can I use these apps for free?
Both Discord and Azar offer free usage with in-app purchases (IAP), but Azar's free experience has significantly deteriorated, with many core features now behind paywalls or requiring 'gems' R61R71R73. Discord's free tier is more robust, though some features like custom emojis are reserved for Nitro subscribers R21.
Are there issues with account access?
Discord users frequently report difficulties with account creation, login, and password resets, including issues with email and phone number verification R3R5R9R12. Azar users have reported being banned without clear reasons .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R20] Discord 5/5 · US App: I love this app! It’s wonderful and I can talk to my friends
  2. [R21] Discord 3/5 · US why?: why do i need nitro to use my own emoji things
  3. [R23] Discord 5/5 · US Awesome: Great group chat app
  4. [R32] Discord 5/5 · US The best calling app: This is the best calling app to call my friends with you can even use sounds
  5. [R3] Discord 3/5 · US I CANNOT CHAT: I lost my account with my email and it doesn’t allow me to use the same email again and if I make up a new one its keep forcing me to send a code so please recover my account )
  6. [R5] Discord 4/5 · US WHY..: So I tried making a new account and then a moment later I had to verify my account and number so I did but it didn’t work bro. Fix your verification
  7. [R9] Discord 3/5 · US One problem: After years of not having discord i decided to download it again but it is not letting me create an account ! Every time I try to confirm that Im not a robot all i see on the app is a blank white screen, and on the browser the button is just loading and not doing anything or theres just no button at all ! You gotta fix this.
  8. [R11] Discord 5/5 · US .: Es una aplicación buena para juegos y para hablar se la recomiendo 💯💯
  9. [R1] Discord 2/5 · US Calls glitch a lot: Please fix stage presenting. I’ll be in a call watching someone present something whether it be for work or personal calls it’ll just constantly not show one of the people showing their screen. Just shows a black screen with purple squares spiraling. No sound either. All I can do is constantly refresh my app till it works if ever but I miss a lot of conversations due to it.
  10. [R2] Discord 4/5 · US I like it: in like it but I was on call and then my screen flipped
  11. [R4] Discord 1/5 · US Bans you for no reason: This app termed me for sending a pic of my Minecraft inventory
  12. [R8] Discord 5/5 · US Hey discord team I love your app but this needs to be fixed: A friend told me that discord is giving out bans out to any images containing grid like patterns also I would like to add my account as been added as a two step account and I never did it nor have I ever been hacked before so why did it do it and not sent me the code and two step for everything when I just want to reset my password and d
  13. [R36] Discord 3/5 · GB Ad!: When did ads get added to the UI? I’m a paying subscriber why have I got ads? Remove them or be transparent, there is zero I mean zero info on the ads being added or to customise disable them as a paying customer. Update: Seems it’s quests, never seen this before, I don’t want quests or the shop etc… so I would prefer an option to op out of quests as I already pay for your service I don’t w
  14. [R61] Azar 1/5 · US Not optimal: This is the second time where I messenge someone after the app decides to close the convo on me, vc mind you with no anything, they just close it, so I’m guessing they want you to pay which I did but they restrict other person with the same thing so there is no point, stick to another app, they just want your money ggs
  15. [R71] Azar 4/5 · US Great overall: The app is simple to use I’ll say the only reason I wouldn’t give full stars is bc of the paywall you reach that was not there the first day I got the app I could pick any country and also they tricked me into using my gems on the tutorial like I didn’t wanna heart her or anything. Ain’t seen nothing better I’m looking now so if there’s no updates this is as best as it get if your l
  16. [R12] Discord 3/5 · US This app is good if it was easier to login: The app is good and I like that but is sucks being on iPhone because it’s so much harder to login to your account and now I can’t login in to my old account because discord just makes it harder to change your password and login and so I have two account one that I used to be able to talk to my friends and one were I’m just lonely again.
  17. [R45] Discord 3/5 · GB Scammer and hackers: Disappointed that scammers and hackers are allowed to pose as members of the discord admin team and the fact they try getting money off you after trying to get other details also has made me rethink using the app as a whole. I loved the app for the short time I had it but to find out a whole group that I was in had the same happen to them is unbelievable.
  18. [R46] Discord 1/5 · US Login: TRYING TO LOG IN IS SO DAMN ANNOYING, THEY DONT EVEN LET YOU IN AND THEY KEEP SENDING ME TO MY OLD ACCOUNT AND IF YOU TRY TO MAKE A NEW ONE IT WINT LET YOU USE YOUR GMAIL OR NUMBER!! I LOST MY MAIN ACCOUNT AND I CANT GET IT BACK!! I HATE THIS APP!!
  19. [R13] Discord 1/5 · US Upside Down Camera: I updated my iPad and reinstalled the app. My camera is still upside down. And my camera is perfectly fine in all my other video call apps.
  20. [R15] Discord 3/5 · US Video issues: After the update my video stopped working properly. It shows me in landscape mode when my phone is upright. I tried to trouble shoot it but it isn’t working. I can’t seem to download the app before the newest update!!
  21. [R28] Discord 2/5 · US Video Call - Camera Rotation!!: Please fix the camera. It keeps rotating no matter what WE do (even with iPhone portrait locked “on”), started Friday 7/10. I tried restarting my phone, updated the latest version (336.0), fixed my settings, still having the same issue. It’s very annoying. I hope you’ll find resolution soon. Thank you.
  22. [R73] Azar 1/5 · US Terrible update, they take your money automatically).: I highly advise against downloading the new update of Azar. It is a total failure. Especially when it comes to subscriptions, they charge you and take your money without clear warning. Do not subscribe and do not download it

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store